While you are researching compact reach forklift truck in and around scotland check the state of the forks on any second hand forklift you look at. Bent forks may need to be replaced. The best way to check this is simply to put the mast in a vertical position and lower the forks to the floor. Once at the floor use a tape to check that both fork tips are the same height from the ground.

Whilst looking for compact reach forklift truck in and around scotland remember that two of the most important safety aspects are vehicle stability and control of the load. Statistics prove that machine tip-over's and falling loads are the two biggest causes of accidents and injuries.

Whilst trying to find compact reach forklift truck in and around scotland be aware that a DIY shop was fined over £500,000 plus costs of £250,000 as a result of an accident in which a female customer was killed when a forklift reversed into her. The forklift driver had been working without a look-out and as a result had not seen the customer.